tropical
adjective
trop·i·cal
for sense 1
ˈträ-pi-kəl
for sense 2
ˈtrō-
also
ˈträ-
1
a
: of, relating to, occurring in, or suitable for use in the tropics
tropical forests
a tropical disease
b
: of, being, or characteristic of a region or climate that is frost-free with temperatures high enough to support year-round plant growth given sufficient moisture
tropical Florida
Synonyms of tropical
Examples of tropical in a Sentence
wanted to escape winter and visit some tropical location where freezing to death would not be a possibility
an author given to high-flown tropical phrasings and convoluted symbology
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It’s also known as the tropical nightfish.
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Or, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the view with live music and tropical drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
You’ll soon be enveloped in a fragrance that’s milky, warmth-exuding, and evocative of your favorite tropical vacation spot — all while protecting your bod from UV rays.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
But that is counterbalanced by some sweeter notes of ripe and dried stone and tropical fruit, along with a bit of vanilla and a hint of maple.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Or, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the view with live music and tropical drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
You’ll soon be enveloped in a fragrance that’s milky, warmth-exuding, and evocative of your favorite tropical vacation spot — all while protecting your bod from UV rays.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
But that is counterbalanced by some sweeter notes of ripe and dried stone and tropical fruit, along with a bit of vanilla and a hint of maple.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tropical
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“Tropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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